Minn Kota
Minn Kota Ultrex Quest
$3899.99
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Minn Kota Ultrex Quest vs MotorGuide Xi3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MotorGuide Xi3 is cheaper at $1339.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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MotorGuide
MotorGuide Xi3
$1339.99Cheaper
Released 2017
Which is better: the Minn Kota Ultrex Quest or MotorGuide Xi3?
The MotorGuide Xi3 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The MotorGuide Xi3 is the cheaper at $1339.99. The MotorGuide Xi3 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Minn Kota Ultrex Quest | MotorGuide Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3899.99 | $1339.99 |
| Brand | Minn Kota | MotorGuide |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| Thrust (lb) | 115 | 55 |
| Voltage (V) | 36 | 12 |
| Shaft length (in) | 45 | 48 |
| Mount type | bow | bow |
| Control type | foot | wireless-remote |
| Gps anchor | Yes | Yes |
| Max amp draw | 60 | 52 |
| Speed control | variable | — |
| Saltwater rated | No | No |
| Weight (lb) | — | 41 |
Sources — Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-11). MotorGuide Xi3: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Minn Kota Ultrex Quest and MotorGuide Xi3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Thrust (lb): Minn Kota Ultrex Quest 115 vs MotorGuide Xi3 55
- Voltage (V): Minn Kota Ultrex Quest 36 vs MotorGuide Xi3 12
- Shaft length (in): Minn Kota Ultrex Quest 45 vs MotorGuide Xi3 48
- Control type: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest foot vs MotorGuide Xi3 wireless-remote
- Max amp draw: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest 60 vs MotorGuide Xi3 52